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Council Membership
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Current Youth Membership
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3667*
| | 31 DEC 2015 Youth Membership |
4413
| Number of Adults Serving
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1906*
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Number of Units
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150*
| | Total Eagle Scouts Year to Date |
52
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*These numbers tend to drop from 1 January until 1 March as recharters are either posted or dropped from the Council roll.
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Newsletter Submissions and Joining Our Mailing List
Next Newsletter Deadline: 5pm, 7 July
Send all submissions and requests to join our mailing list to:
cvc595newsletter@gmail.com
Looking for ways to support your District Executive?
Here are a few simple actions and ways to support that goes a long way: CLICK HERE!
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Friends of Scouting Update
Goal:$400,000
5/24/16:
$164,946
41.23%
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Hot This Issue
POPCORN!
Reminder that later this summer we will have our Popcorn Kick Offs.
Leading up to this, every Thursday on our Council Facebook page we are featuring resources, tips, and tricks to help your sale be successful
Follow us now: CLICK HERE
2017 National Scout Jamboree
Registration for the 2017 National Jamboree is now open
Anyone interested must register online: Click HereTo view all registration documents, payment forms, budget breakout, and specific information: Click Here
Adults who turned in forms on time will be contacted soon about scheduling interviews for our open Contingent Leader positions.
The First of our two Jamboree Troops are filled. We still have 34 Boy Scout slots and 18 Venturer/Sea Scout slots remaining.
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Scout Shop
Monday-Friday: 10am-6pm
Saturday: 10am-2pm
We are seeking your feedback!
In order to enhance your experience at Your CVC Scout Shop we ask that you take a moment to complete this survey: CLICK HERE
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Upcoming Trainings
Woodbadge 
Where: Makemie Woods, Lanexa, VA
When: 9-11 Sept & 8-10 Oct
Cost: $275
CPR & Basic First Aid
This course covers adult and child/infant CPR with AED, how to respond in an emergency, and render basic first aid. This meets and exceeds the requirements for Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts Level 1 Provider
Contact: Al Materia
sales@emta.net or toll free at 1-877-235-3682
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Service Opportunities
Conservation Service Projects
There are numerous Conservation Projects available on the Peninsula. If you are interested in any of them, please contact David Singletary: david.singletary@gmail.com
UPDATED LISTING AS OF MAY 2016
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---Venturing---
---Sea Scouts---
Venturing Officer's Association Advisor:
Soggy Bottom Boat Race
When: Saturday July 30, 12pm
Where: Izzac Walton League Park
485 Kings Fork Rd, Suffolk
Racer's Guide to follow
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Wahunsennakah Lodge Order of the Arrow
Lodge Advisor: Russell Morris
During the Order of the Arrow's Centennial Year, Wahunsennakah Lodge achieved Silver Journey to Excellence. We are doing a pre-order on pins. Any Arrowmen interested in purchasing one may follow the link below and follow the directions in DoubleKnot.
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---Commissioner's---
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Council Commissioner: George Fly
Commissioner Basic+Recommit
The second of three Commissioner Basic and Recommitment Sessions will be Saturday July 30th in Newport News.
REMINDER: It is expected that all Commissioners attend at least one of the three sessions this year.
Let's recommit to supporting our leaders who go all our for our Scouts!
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---Chesapeake Bay---
Served by District Executive Richard Telefoni
richard.telefoni@scouting.org
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---Colonial Trail---
Served by District Executive Zach Oman:
zachary.oman@scouting.org
District Feedback Survey
The Colonial Trail District is seeking feedback from it's Scout Leaders on the programs and services provided by the District. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey and help us continue to grow and develop as a district.
The survey is anonymous.
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---First Colony---
Served by District Executive Richard Telefoni
richard.telefoni@scouting.org
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---Monitor Merrimac---
Served by District Executive Jacob Warrick
jacob.warrick@scouting.org
Featured Potential Conservation Eagle Project of the Month
Endview Plantation would like to have 4 raised beds approximately 4'x4' and about 1' high. These can be constructed elsewhere and moved to the location. The beds would have to be leveled, soil can be provided by Endview. Please contact David Singletary (david.singletary@gmail.com) if interested.
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---Siouan Rivers---
Served by District Executive Zach Oman:
zachary.oman@scouting.org
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---Council News & Events---
Rockwell Paintings in Williamsburg
The Muscarelle Museum of Art at William & Mary currently has an exhibit featuring nine of Norman Rockwell's Scouting Paintings. The exhibition will run from 6 FEB to 21 AUG.
Admission: Regular--$10; W&M Students, Faculty & Staff, Children under 12--Free
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